Alachua

The Alachua school district in Florida contains 58 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 15 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with several standout schools as well as some of the lowest-performing institutions in the state.

At the top of the district are charter schools like Alachua Learning Academy Elementary and Alachua Learning Academy Middle, which rank among the best in Florida. Other high-performing charter elementary schools include Boulware Springs Charter and Expressions Learning Arts Academy. In contrast, North Central Florida Public Charter School and Hawthorne Middle/High School are among the lowest-performing schools in the district, with very low proficiency rates and 1-star ratings.

The district's high schools exhibit a wide range of 4-year graduation rates, from a low of 37.1% at North Central Florida Public Charter School to a high of 95.6% at F.W. Buchholz High School. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates ranging from 0% at some virtual/alternative schools to over 92% at North Central Florida Public Charter School. Overall, the Alachua school district exhibits significant inequities, with pockets of excellence alongside substantial challenges that will need to be addressed.